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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1923

Page

3

Solon to Revive Bill to Extend Three Mile Zone

Senator Sterling announced plans to extend U S territorial waters liquor ban to a twelve mile enforcement limit if diplomacy fails. He said the government could not alter the foreign shipping prohibition through registration or enforcement amendments after the Supreme Court ruling.

SOLON BLL Three Mile Washington U'on Sterling South Dakets Senate State Department Supreme Court

Sir Duveen Denounces Enamel Virgin as Fraud

New York report says Sir Joseph Duveen, art expert, repeats that De Motte sold a Chantilly enamel Virgin and Child as fraudulent. Duveen states he judged the piece authentic only after personal examination, while De Motte’s suit seeks redress for slander.

New York Sir Joseph Duveen Art Connoistor Supreme Court George Joseph de Motte de Motte Michael de Moatte Joseph Virgin Dreier Shorty Sir Joseph

Smiths Estate Nets Small Sum At Auction

The record shows Smiths estate yielding a small sum with stock fragments and one ice box sold from Fairfield to Pa. 2409. several shares in Bridgeport Life Publishing First National Bank of New Haven and local firms were unsold or deemed worthless. Local figures including Robert M Sperry and City Attorney Devine appear in the shimmed sale notes with a final note of assets tied to two pieces of property and a partial sale of remaining items.

Mark TH Nne Smith's Fairfield Sm N Acteched

Kiwanis Club to Convene Thursday Meeting

Important Kiwanis gathering set for Thursday at the regular meeting. Topics include coordination with the Chamber of Commerce, community plans for Seaside projects, and actions for the August field day and annual event.

Kiwanis Club Stratseid Prope Chamber of Commerce Miso

Meetings Tonight at Bridgeport Fraternal Halls

Urban jumble of meeting notices lists locations and groups in Bridgeport including Golden Hill Harmony Club Temples and Masonic lodges with addresses on Cannon Street State Street and Main Street. Communities such as Abrefiam Lodge Western Circle Ivy Grove and American Legion are noted along with unspecified times.

Bridgenor Bridgepar Golden Hi Harmony Ridgeport Ballsriugl Americus Termpin Dohn C. Turi State Street Ivy Grove Wondnien Circle Barbers Ayenur Abrefiam Lodge Mainetree Wtetoria Styfiearne Tford Avenue Bridseport Fie Molay Masonic ‘Temple Catherine Meffarty American Legion Golden Hill Strest Park Ip Fudge O. B Strane

Forgery in Trial of Priest Montiel Reported

The article describes a forgery case linked to Priest Montiel in a trial. It notes handwriting analysis by police and alleged involvement of a brother and others. An emphasis on postal service evidence and a defendent’s handwriting is mentioned, with investigators seeking to prove fraud.

Montiel Corte Rami G. A. Biehd Repeivbad Liuulekage Ioe

New York City Mayors Push for Municipal Transit Ownership

In Albany the Board of Estimate urged Governor Smith to call a special session to pass a bill allowing New York City to own and operate a $25,000,000 bus system. Officials canvassed legal options while a five member committee, led by the mayor, sought support from Assembly Speaker MacHold and Republican members.

New York Anil Smith Il Jegal Amon Munelpa Jinamining Fh Bu Mnayor MacHold Mew Fork Hylan Walker-Donahue New York Trepublicans Board of Estimate Pamith

Westport Records Another Grain Alcohol Seizure

In Westport officers halted a car driven by Frank Smagro of Boston at midnight, seizing six one gallon cans of suspected grain alcohol intended for rum running through Connecticut. Smagro faced charges of transporting liquor with no permit. bail set at 2,000. Court action pending as deputies followed the case.

Slifford Nichols Westport Sinagro Siport

Death claims Hanan, wealthy shoe merchant

Prominent New York shoe manufacturer Hanan dies at home at forty three. Reports note his leadership in local clubs and industry, with ties to major business and social circles. Scattered details hint at his role in the fashion and retail sector.

Hanan Nat New York

Stamford Man Injured In Auto Smash-Up Narration

Stamford man sustains minor injuries after a two car collision on Ridge Road near Southold. The driver, Gertrofe Alterwitz, was not seriously hurt, while the other occupant, William Pisa, remained uninjured. Police investigated the scene and arranged transportation to Crane Street Hospital for evaluation.

Stamford Stampord Lawomonthe Poltisian Tunigha Rernert Suskin Lone Ridge Fey Sruthfom AR Anlamobie Wwe Eanis Ereplayer William Pisa Potty Warn Monte Gertrofe Alterwitz

California seeks order to oust W W members

Sacramento articles state a July petition in the Superior Court seeks to ban the Industrial Workers of the World and allied unions across the state. The filing alleges the IWW aims to overthrow government and uses violence to defend capitalism, warning members could face contempt of court and penalties.

Sacramento California Orid T. £. Wenderson Cramonto County Webb Industrial Workers of the World Literain General Cense Agricultural Workers Industrial Union Lumber Workers Agricultural ‘Workers’ Union Marine Transport Oil Workers' Industrial Union General Construction Workers’ Industrial Union Social Workers’ Industrial Union Hhe United States

Convict escape prompts sea search off Maryland coast

Four convicts escaped from the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and are believed to have fled by sea in a stolen 30 foot dory named Sun Nwm from Pocomoke City Maryland. Captain Rauder reports the theft to Mayor Tull as authorities chase the unlikely voyage.

Pocomoke City Rauder E. J. Tull Pocomoke Cts Cole Gillen Sud

START DRIVE TO CURB ACCIDENTS

Danbury residents Mr and Mrs Tyler and Archie Mewell of Brochan N are noted as victims in a fatal night crash near Sheltnn Street. Coroner Phelan heard witnesses on Saturday with details tied to a roadster incident and a hospital transfer to St Vincents.

Tyler Danbury Archie Mewell Brochan Phelan Nong Dormonick Martina Amford Corn Phelan Ted Wiilan Sunt Sheltnn Street Feius St. Vincents

Postpone Meeting of Four Republican Clubs

A notice from the Telegram Par indicates the postponement of a joint meeting involving four Republican clubs. The document references Emory Sanford and Meehan among others, with details about location and authorities. The readable fragments suggest a formal scheduling change affecting party activities and a Congress-related engagement.

Quits N Y Real Estate Group Raps Iron Lease

Fragmentary notes from a New York real estate column show the group criticizing an iron lease. The text includes garbled terms and references to a public publication and an agency.

Quits N. Y. Real Estate Group Raps Iron Lease

American magazine editor dies aged 49

An American magazine editor died aged 49 in unclear circumstances. The death occurred after a dinner surge and head injury during a medical event. The editor was born in 1874 and had graduated from Ghertin College and pursued studies at AMevard.

Atrol Leyon Aberin Ty Aberin Oyedn Tin Ghertin College Ang Daiter Studiee Amevard

Seaside Club building favored for civic use by C C Committee

Bridgeport civic leaders at the Civic Affairs luncheon indicated strong support for purchasing the former Seaside club building to house the Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs. Willis Hobbs announced the recommendation, with locals noting the site’s suitability and the plan to draft an annual operating budget.

Chamber of Commerce Willis Hobbs Civic Affairs Stratfield Hotel Kobhishin AL W. Burritt Sdetibt Wiehard Bridgeport Emis Chamber

Marooned Two Years in Alaska Rescue Soon

Nome Alaska July 16 Boe Press Harold Noize arrived on the steamship Vintar from Seattle en route to Wrangell Island to rescue Allan Crawford and associates who have been marooned there for two years. Crawford fed the Stefansson expedition which claimed Wrangel Island for Canada. Noize said he would charter a boat in Nome for the trip to Wrangell and will go regardless of obstacles.

Nome Alaska tAs- Boe i Press Harold Noize Vintar Seatlia Wrangell Island Allan Crawford Crawford Stefansson Nolce Wrangell

Insurance Firms Connecticut Tax Totals Rise

Taxes paid to the State treasury by stock insurance companies reached 512,991 up to the period end. The figure marks a 1 increase from last year, aided by wartime tax changes and the partial removal of exemptions for Liberty Bonds.

Connecticut Hartford

Danbury East Side Bus Line Hearing Sparks Debate

On July 16 a special session of the New Haven commission held in Danbury to consider William G Britton and Erned J Booth petitioning for four motor buses on the city’s east side. Some residents supported the plan while J Ross Ives, Danbury Street Railway receiver, warned the line may worsen future conditions as the streets become busier.

Danabury Sperial Teles Ies Commissioner Air Newhaven Wiliam G. Britton J. Booth J. Ross Ives Danbury Eithey

Conn tobacco growers shop for hail surety

A garbled notice from Connecticut tobacco growers discusses hail insurance programs and adjutants, with many readable fragments naming parties and places but overall unclear details. The text references hail insurance applications, a chancery context, and scattered proper nouns without full coherence.

CONN Tobacco Growers

New Haven Youth Charged With Auto Theft Here

Thomas Egan a 21 year old of 17 Spring Street New Haven is charged with stealing an automobile yesterday morning from City Plaza. He allegedly invited his friends on a joy ride to Bridgeport while another New Haven resident reported their car missing. Police wired the vehicle description to nearby towns and Stratford halted the party before being turned over to Bridgeport for trial.

Milin Ytre C Ity Francis P. Dunitan Lefk Phizan Proveman Robert Gould Ohn Street Mackenzie Brothers Anera Duniyan City Plaza Thomas Egan Spring Street New Haven Bridgeport S. Merimelstini Welk Bean Stratford New Trarven

Ansonia Sweetie Tricks Indiana Man

A reported Ansonia based scheme shows a woman identified as Sweetie enticing an Indiana man with travel plans and money. She asks for a watch and other items and directs sending money in envelopes. Authorities discuss the ploy and the suspicious letters found.

Local notice on public sale postponement at Tal Wolte street

Fragmentary notice from a local paper states a public sale action tied to Mrs Meetle Flamition at Tal Wolte street West Tarver with a meteor ket Taneh being raised and a visit planned at Condon UN street for 10 o'clock.

Meetle Tal Wolte Street West Tarver Condon

Youths in Italy Attack Catholic Headquarters in Florence

A mob of youths backing fascism vandalized Catholic headquarters in Florence, burning thousands of Catholic newspapers and clashing with police. The attack drew Mussolini’s suspected order for arrests, while the mayor condemned unnecessary violence but praised patriotic sentiment. A Socialist deputy was hissed and clubbed at the station during the day’s disturbances.

Lorence Italy CAS Mussolini Fascisma Parliamentiriam Dhe Untheli Descrea Catholic Fasnuet Fascisti Tarmburini Cardinal Mistrangrin Archbighop Florence Ene Vel Cram Milan l

Anderson accuses district attorney of politics in governor bid

William H. Anderson state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League now under grand jury inquiry for grand larceny charges appealed to Governor Smith claiming District Attorney Banton promised to "put Anderson out of business" to boost his own bid for governor. Banton denied the charge.

York William Anderton Anti-Saloon League Grand Jury Smith Benton Anderson Mace C. Berteau Phillips League Phillins Banton Phillips Hanton William H. Anderson Anti-Samon League of New York Attornés Tness

Leviathan Deserters Hear No Decision In Court

Southampton July 16 The cases against more than a score of the Leviathan crew summoned in Police court on charges of deserting other ships were adjourned sine die. No method of dealing with the cases was decided.

Southampton Associated Press

Elopement Confirms Marriage in Port Chester Ceremony

Katherine Doran of Davis Avenue eloped and married Eugene Buckley, son of Mr and Mrs Buckley of Port York, after a Saturday night ceremony in White Plains. Parents notified by the eloped couple.

Green Wlc Patrick Doran Davis Avenue Katherine le Wugene Buckley M Dohn O. Buckley White Plains

England's Note On Ruhr Will Be Baldwin's Secret

London July 14 Associated Press Premier Baldwin in the House of Commons cleared up two points noting the British note to Germany will be sent to Washington and that recent reparations talks have occurred between England and the United States. Diplomatic talks resumed in London with Curzon meeting Italian and French ambassadors as Baldwin drafts the note with advisers.

London Associated Press Baldwin House of Commons Germany Washington England United States Lord Curzon France Japan Reginald Melvenna Chequers Court

Bridgeport to Install New Street Signs at Intersections

Bridgeport will install standardized street signs funded by a 1560 grant from the Board of Apportionment to Public Works Director George M. Coughlin. Signs, four inch by one eighth inch white lettered steel plates, will be mounted on metal posts 18 inches from the curb starting in the business district. A committee including aldermen and engineer James A. Mu Elray helped select the design with Hartford providing the model.

Lew George BM Covehlin Charter Coughlin Bridgeport Trade School Board of Apportionment Public Works George M. Coughlin Coughlin W. W. Naramore James Skinner W. N. Ham Benjamin Adarms Allderman J. Kelly Hoyt Catlin Cit Enineer James A. Mu Elray Hartford

Mexicali Siege Continues After Obregon Order

Mexicali mayor Juanaga and 14 supporters remain barricaded in a city hall room after a Saturday shooting at the building left three dead and several wounded. A telegraphic order from Prent Obregon was reportedly sent to allow their departure, but police said no official notice was received and food was barred while an inquiry proceeds.

Lower California Juanaga Mexicali City Hall Lonra Lugo Prent Obregon Mexico City Ciy Hall

State Police Nab Auto Thief After Waterbury Theft

In Newtown July 16 a man named Karl Tanqualia, about 40 years old, allegedly of Windsor, was arrested by State Policeman Thomas Highrain for stealing an automobile owned by Yoho O Riley of Waterbury on July 13. Stopped on the road, he lacked registration papers. police found the car was stolen. He was jailed in Danbury overnight and sent to Waterbury for trial.

Newtown Karl Tanqualia Winstor Thomas Highrain Yoho O'Riley Waterbury Tasqualla Danbury

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